Dr. Fang-Hsun Wei, MS, Ph.D.

Dr. Fang-Hsun Wei

Professor
Old Main 338 
Kutztown, PA 19530 
Phone: 610-683-4935
Fax: 610-683-4383
wei@kutztown.edu

Biographical Statement: 

Dr. Wei holds a Bachelor’s degree in medical Sociology and a Master's degree in Behavioral Science (with a major in Social Work) from Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan. Her training primarily focused on Medical Social Work. She earned her Doctoral degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Her dissertation centered on how social and economic development, human rights, and access to resources affect women’s reproductive health.

Dr. Wei is originally from Taiwan and is fluent in Taiwanese, Chinese, and English. She has worked as a medical social worker with diverse populations, addressing a variety of social issues, including homelessness, domestic violence, aging adults, chronic health conditions, and financial challenges. She also served as a school social worker, assisting youth and college students with mental health issues and career development.

Dr. Wei has several peer-reviewed publications and presentations in the areas of women’s reproductive health, youth substance use prevention, social isolation among older adults, and critical thinking.

Teaching Interests:

    • Research Methods
    • Program Evaluation
    • Needs Assessment
    • Practice with Individuals
    • Practice with Families and Groups

Research Interests:

    • Health Behavior
    • Mental Health
    • Reproductive Health
    • Social and Economic Development
    • Substance Use
    • Quantitative Research
    • Mixed Methods
  • Publications
    1. Pillai, V. K. & Wei, F. H. (2020). Phases of childhood stunting and their correlates in India. Kerala Sociologist, 48 (2), 309–325.
    2. Wei, F. H. & Stere, M. J. (2020). Protective and risk factors of alcohol use among southeastern Pennsylvania youth. Social Development Issues, 42(3), 109–120.
    3. Wei, F. H. & Pillai, V. K. (2018). Air pollution and reproductive health in developing countries. National Social Science Journal, 51(1), 75–83.
    4. Wei, F. H. (2018). The medical dispute mediation mechanism in the public sector: A study based on cases from the Kaohsiung City Department of Health. Social Development Issues, 40(1), 42–54.
    5. Pillai, V. K., Wei, F. H., & Sharma, B. (2016). Men and reproductive decision-making in Zambia. Applied Clinical Research, Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs, 3(1), 1–7.
    6. Pillai, V. K., Wang, Y. C., Wei, F. H. (2015). Urban-rural differences in healthy breast-feeding practices in India: Implications for child malnutrition. Applied Clinical Research, Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs, 2(3), 1–5.
    7. Wei, F. H. (2015). Modeling women’s reproductive health in India: Implications for policy. Social Development Issues, 37(3), 45–52.
    8. Wei, F. H., Pillai, V. K., & Maleku, A. (2014). Sanitation in India: Role of women’s education. Health Science Journal, 8(1), 90–101.
    9. Pillai, V. K., Maleku, A., & Wei, F. H. (2013). Maternal mortality and female literacy rates in developing countries during 1970–2000: A latent growth curve analysis. International Journal of Population Research, Article ID 163292, 1–11.
    10. Pillai, V. K., Wei, F. H., & Maleku, A. (2013). International non-governmental organizations in Latin America and social capital: An empirical case study. Sage Open, 3(4), 1–7.
    11. Wei, F. H., & Pillai, V. K. (2013). Environmental quality and reproductive health in developing countries. International Journal of Sustainable Society, 5(2), 146–159. This article was published through a science blog by freelance science writer David Bradley. Url: http://www.sciencebase.com/science-blog/carbon-emissions-and-reproductive-health.html
    12. Pillai, V. K., & Wei, F. H. (2012). Reproductive rights, gender equality and reproductive health in developing countries. Social Work Footprints, 11(9), 39–42.
  • Presentations
    1. Wei, F. H., Harris, C., & Weller, M. R. (2025). A Qualitative Study on Pennsylvania Older Adults' Social Isolation. Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Seattle, Washington. January 15–19 [Poster].
    2. Vitti, D. & Wei, F. H. (2024). Inter-professional Social Work in Primary Care Settings. 29th National Association of Case Management Conference, Denver, Colorado, October 8–10.
    3. Wei, F. H., Harris, C., & Weller, M. R. (2023). Factors that Affect the Health of Older Adults in Rural Pennsylvania. Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Phoenix, Arizona. January 11–15.
    4. Wei, F. H., Harris, C., & Weller, M. R. (2022). The Risk Factors of Social Isolation Among Older Adults in Rural Pennsylvania. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 68th Annual Program Meeting, Anaheim, California. November 10–13.
    5. Wei, F. H., Harris, C., & Weller, M. R. (2022). Programs to Help Reduce Older Adults’ Social Isolation. 27th National Association of Case Management Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 18–20.
    6. Ukaegbu, N. & Wei, F. H. (2022). Role Stress Among Child Welfare Social Workers in Pennsylvania. Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), Washington, DC. January 12–16.
    7. Ravnell, T. L. & Wei, F. H. (2021). Case Management for Dialysis Patients’ Self-Medication Management. National Association of Case Management Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 31–September 2.
    8. Wei, F. H. & Goodman-Hinnershitz, M. (2021). Parents' Perceptions of Youth Substance Use in East Pennsylvania. National Association of Case Management Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, August 31–September 2.
    9. Ravnell, T. L. & Wei, F. H. (2020). African American Dialysis Patients’ Self-medication Management. National Social Science Association Real Time Virtual Fall Conference, Online, October 12–14.
    10. Hanna, E. P. & Wei, F. H. (2019). An Exploratory Study of a Cognitive Emotional Methodology for Decision Making in Teaching and Curriculum Development. European Association of Schools Social Work (EASSW) Conference, Madrid, Spain, June 4–7.
    11. Hanna, E. P. & Wei, F. H. (2018). Assessing Critical Thinking in Teaching and Curriculum Development. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 64th Annual Program Meeting, Orlando, Florida. November 8–11.
    12. Wei, F. H., & Pillai, V. K. (2017). Improve women’s reproductive rights in India. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 63rd Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, Texas. October 19–22.
    13. Kim, Y. M., Song, H., Kanno, H., & Wei, F. H. (2017). Measuring Dimensional Identity and Acculturation of Immigrants in South Korea. Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), New Orleans, Louisiana. January 11–15.
    14. Opollo, D. A., Teboh, C. & Wei, F. H. (2016). Acculturation of Immigrant Children in Dominant Societies: A Case of Immigrants in Dallas, Texas. Strangers in New Homelands Conference, University of Manitoba, Canada. October 13–14.
    15. Wei, F. H., & Pillai, V. K. (2016). Air Pollution and Reproductive Health in Developing Countries. National Technology and Social Science Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. March 20–22.
    16. Wei, F. H., & Pillai, V. K. (2015). Empower Indian Women’s Reproductive Health. The 2015 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), New Orleans, Louisiana. January 14–18.
    17. Wei, F. H., & Pillai, V. K. (2014). Use an Empowerment Model on Indian Women’s Reproductive Health. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) 60th Annual Program Meeting, Tampa. Florida, October 23–26.